PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology

5 credits

Students will learn the stages of human development from infancy throughout the life span. Stages will be discussed in terms of physical, social and psychological. Normal growth and development are discussed for each developmental stage. Also addressed are deviations from normal as behaviors which interfere with function. Practical applications are made.

This course meets the Social Science general education distribution requirement.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 or AHSE 56 (or placement into MATH 87 or AHSE 66 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Discuss the general concepts of human development and behavior
Understand basic psychological terminology, concepts, and theories
Describe how biological, psychological, and social factors affect behavior
Explain the developmental theories of Erickson, Piaget, Kohlberg, and others
Describe the physical, mental, emotional, and social developmental characteristics at each developmental stage throughout the life span
Describe possible blocks to normal growth and development at all stages
Define the critical periods in development
Explain the impact on the individual and the family when individuals have not developed along expected patterns
Describe the stages of death and dying as defined by Kubler-Ross

General Education Distribution Area Outcomes
Students who successfully complete required courses in the Social Science distribution area will be able to:

Explain at least one social science theory
Analyze social issues and problems in the context of social science

Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 50